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Best Venison Appetizer Recipes for an Outdoor Crowd

If hosting a simple get-together or party for outdoor enthusiasts, impress them with some wild appetizers, such as venison sushi, venison wraps or venison meatballs

By: Jenny Nguyen

Offering tasty appetizers is a must at parties. They allow guests to wet their appetites as well as socialize and catch up before the formal dinner. But don’t offer just chips and dip; give your guests something to talk about.

Set the standard for the evening with these impressive venison-inspired recipes from Outdoor Channel TV show hosts. Venison sushi, crispy venison mac & cheese balls, healthy venison lettuce wraps, and sweet and sour meatballs; these appetizer recipes will delight your guests long before you bring out dinner.

But, perhaps you don’t plan on cooking dinner. These appetizers can shine on their own, which is perfect for New Year’s Eve get-togethers and football parties. So the next time you have to a host a party, step up your game with these great venison appetizer recipe ideas.

Venison Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe

Venison Mac and Cheese Balls Recipe (Photo courtesy of Shaun Davies)

That's right … venison AND mac and cheese, all balled up into the ideal, bite-sized party appetizer.

Ingredients:

4 cups mac and cheese (favorite recipe; out of the box; leftovers; whatever you choose!)